LISTEN NOW: Mr. Hodges – Nightmare

SoCal Indie heavyweight Mr. Hodges has delivered yet another one! His latest track, “Nightmare” is a tropical blend of melodic euphoria – you just might forget that you’ve been tossed into Hodges’ abyss of subconscious darkness. Trap/EDM/HipHop/Reggae heads will vibe with this one heavy!

Hip-Hop and Trap crossover sounds seem to predominate in ShoTunez‘s dope album, ‘The Pif Trap’. He is part of the growing lists of artists who support lifting cannabis prohibition in the world. Indeed, he got popular thanks to the track, “i smoke weed”, released back in 2014. Influenced by Hempfest, a free speech event in Seattle that advocates the decriminalization of marijuana, ShoTunez isn’t afraid to use art to raise his voice in protest.

Nowadays, the Orlando-based Hip-Hop lyricist and producer returns to enhance once again the magic plant’s properties with a 10-track material. For sure, the great combination of dark electronic rhythms + clever rhymes generates laid-back yet easily danceable songs. Not to mention, the glitchy SFX work which surround this project sets the ideal tone for the mind-expanding process. Overall, a perfect balance between complex and simple sonic elements. Check this out!

Have You Ever Heard Spanish Trap? Listen To “Yelo” By C. Tangana

Discover Spanish Trap music produced by C. Tangana! Trust me, “Yelo” deserves your total attention. Perhaps, this creative dude is better known in the industry as Rosalia’s former boyfriend, but he’s also the mastermind behind her Latin urban hit “Con Altura”, which won a Grammy last year. If you like Travis Scott or American Trap in general, then, “Yelo” is ideal for your ears. He fuses electronic music elements and lyrics reflect the gangster’s lifestyle on the subject of fancy jewelry. It is worth stressing that C. Tangana always opts for vintage aesthetics when it comes to a music video. Starting today, I declare myself his new fan.

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Valentino Khan Releases Eliminate’s Trap Influenced Take On “Pony”

Valentino Khan‘s party anthem “Pony” receives a hard-hitting remix by Eliminate, the second track from Khan’s forthcoming “House Party” remix EP. Eliminate’s remix delivers mechanical, trap-influenced basslines and futuristic effects, making for a spacey and headbanging-ready sonic journey for those fans of the heavier side of electronic music. The “Pony” remix follows Tchami’s groovy take on “JustYourSoul” with Diplo, which was released last week. The full EP will drop on January 24th and will feature additional four party-ready remixes across multiple genres, so keep your eyes open for the full release!

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The world was introduced to LA-based DJ and producer Valentino Khan in 2014, when he burst onto the scene with his debut EP “In Khan We Trust” on Skrillex’s OWSLA label. Khan’s sound possessed a unique versatility, incorporating elements of trap, bass, hardstyle, house, and more into a driving, often heavy sounds that found homes on labels such as Mad Decent, Spinnin Records, and Ultra. In 2015, Khan’s original track “Deep Down Low” became an international sensation, earning the title of “Most Played Track” of the year and topping Sirius XM’s #1 Song of 2015 on Electric Area. Since then, he has earned a reputation as a remix master with official renditions of RL Grime’s “Pressure,” Alison Wonderland’s “Good Enough,” Calvin Harris’s “One Kiss” and more. His original productions include “Pump,” which has over 17M streams on Spotify, “Gold” with Sean Paul, as well as production credits for the likes of 2 Chainz, B.O.B., Dizzee Rascal, Iggy Azalea, TI. and more. On the touring front, Khan sold out his show at the iconic Hollywood Palladium this year, featuring a b2b set with Shaquille O’Neal (DJ Diesel) and a surprise appearance by legend Snoop Dogg. 2020 is already shaping up to be the year of Valentino Khan, and we can’t wait to see what happens next.

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GRAVEDGR Drops Genre-Bending Bass/Rap Track “WARDOGZ”

GRAVEDGR recently released “6 FEET UNDER”, the sinister first single from his upcoming debut studio album, and now he returns harder than ever with genre-bending new track “WARDOGZ.” Featuring NYC-based group City Morgue, “WARDOGZ” fuses GRAVEDGR’s relentless bass sound with urban rap, making for an original and heavy-hitting sound that will appeal to headbanging and rap fans around the globe. If you’re in need of a tune to up the ante for life’s various challenges, put on “WARDOGZ” for your daily dose of aggression. Both of GRAVEDGR’s new releases will be part of a story slowly unfolding, first with GRAVEDGR as the anti-hero who kills for justice on recently released “6 FEET UNDER,” now continuing his rampage with “WARDOGZ.” Stay tuned to see what happens next in this horrific saga.

“This is one of my favorite tracks on the album. It’s the most intense/in your face drop you’ll hear for a while. I can’t wait to play this one out all next year! It’s going to be a moshing anthem, mark my words. NO ONE GETS OUT ALIVE!” – GRAVEDGR

Take one look at GRAVEDGR, and it’s easy to see where his name comes from – constantly donning black attire and his signature face mask. His musical sound can be summed up as simultaneously scary, melodic, and hard. Having made his debut performances during insane shows at EDC Las Vegas and LA’s El Rey Theatre last summer, this mysterious character also seems to have a knack for creating catchy music that always works the crowd into a frenzy. “WARDOGZ” is GRAVEDGR’s 8th release on Carnage’s Heavyweight Records since his debut single “RAMPAGE,” which has amassed over 11M streams on Spotify alone. GRAVEDGR has already inspired a cult following and is about to drop his highly anticipated first studio album, so he’s only getting started.

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Marc Benjamin & Trap Sensation RayRay Present “My Swag”

Marc Benjamin teams up with Taiwanese newcomer RayRay for their sultry, hard-hitting track “My Swag”, out on Protocol. The track ventures into new territory for Marc Benjamin, delivering a fusion of electro/EDM style and serrating trap basslines. Featuring RayRay’s own vocals, this club-friendly sinister tune packs a punch of attitude with its serrating synths and driving bass. Although winter is upon us in many parts of the world, look no further than “My Swag” to heat things up. This is the second collaboration between Marc and RayRay (who has also released on Barong Family and Dim Mak) that follows Benjamin’s previous Protocol release “Show You” from this summer, “Off Road” from Showtek’s Skink label and Spinnin’ Records’ “Pop N Rewind.”

Nicky Romero and the Protocol crew can always be counted on for cutting-edge new music, melding a variety of genres for exciting and unexpected sounds. Their new additions feel right at home with that mantra, bringing a medley of trap, future bass, and electro house to the imprint’s already robust mix while still pumping out plenty of classic progressive jams. Veteran producer Marc Benjamin has a reputable taste for impeccable productions, evidenced in his past successes with his previous collaborations with heavyweights Laidback Luke, Benny Benassi, and Yves V, and his remixes of Zedd’s worldwide hits “The Middle” and “Happy Now.” He’s performed around the world, including Ultra Bali and a 5-year residency at Amsterdam’s club Escape, and released on Spinnin’ Records and Steve Angello’s Size Records. Benjamin’s dynamic productions have piqued the attention of industry heavyweights like Tiesto, Zedd, Martin Garrix, Steve Angello and Avicii. We can’t wait to see what comes next from the Protocol family!